Butterfly Bungalow
by Insect Lore
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Insect LoreBrand: Insect Lore
Model: 4102664
Product features:
- A unique hands-on live butterfly experience
- Makes the magic of metamorphosis personal
- Climb into the airy habitat for some up-close observation time
- Coupon for 10 caterpillars and food
- Watch them grow
Toys and Games Reviews of Butterfly Bungalow
Customer Review: Poor quality of the tent, but caterpillars arrived quickly.
Summary: 3 Stars
Just as one reviewer already mentioned, the quality of the tent is very poor. One of the rods broke within a half hour when checking it out upon arrival. We didn't even have the caterpillars yet. We fixed it by cutting the broken part and making it an inch shorter (the rod bent, flattened, and the fiberglass split right next to the metal piece that joins parts of the frame). Same thing happened when our caterpillars turned into the chrysalises and were ready to go into the tent. The rod on the other side broke. We fixed it the same way so it's ok to use, but isn't perfect. The sides aren't tight so the entry door doesn't close snuggly. The butterflies will probably escape (which is ok since we are going to let them go). So quality is poor.
The caterpillars arrived in 2 cups with food very promptly. We waited 2 weeks (that includes us sending a check!!!). They were all alive and well, and all of them turned into chrysalides. They had food provided at the bottom of the cup so they don't need to be fed. My kids still put leaves in one cup and the caterpillars ate them (apple and pear leaves). Now, we are waiting for the butterflies which should happen in a few days. Kids loved this experiment. They actually fed leaved to the caterpillars in one cup.
They are very excited about sitting in a tent with the butterflies and imagine them on their noses etc...
I bought a couple of books about caterpillars and butterflies. I would give this set more stars on educational level if it had more info or came with a nice picture book for the younger kids.
If I could change my order, I would probably buy a smaller net that hangs.
Description of Butterfly Bungalow
Butterfly Bungalow makes all the caterpillar-to-butterfly magic of metamorphosis personal! After raising your Painted Lady butterflies from larvae, climb into the airy habitat for some up-close observation time. The sturdy enclosure can be reused again and again. Makes a super addition to the classroom or playroom. Includes high-quality tent, mail-in coupon for 6 to 10 Painted Lady butterfly larvae with special food and complete instructions. Six butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens.Note: Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. If ordering this item with a coupon, please be advised that there is an additional $5.00 required when redeeming your coupon for shipping and handling.
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